The University of Miami has a new head football coach.
UM defensive coordinator Randy Shannon accepted the position Thursday, according to a well-placed university source.
An announcement by UM is scheduled for Friday.
Shannon, 40, a Miami native, becomes only the sixth black head coach in Division I football. He replaces Larry Coker, who was fired last month after six seasons.
Shannon graduated from Norland High and then UM in 1989. He was a member of the 1987 Hurricanes national championship team and an 11th-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. Shannon was a Miami Dolphins defensive assistant in 1998 and 1999 before becoming Miami's linebackers coach in 2000.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16189333.htm

DeathStar

12-07-2006, 10:29 PM

good move. i hope he hires a good offensive coach.

**** all these articles with the sixth black coach crap...screw the skin color. shouldn't matter what the color it is. just judge the person.

Alex44

12-07-2006, 10:31 PM

good move. i hope he hires a good offensive coach.

**** all these articles with the sixth black coach crap...screw the skin color. shouldn't matter what the color it is. just judge the person.

Yeah man, white, black, hispanic, w/e just give me a good football coach.

And Shannon is gonna be a great one for us :D

305TillIDie

12-07-2006, 10:33 PM

good move.

i hope he hires a good offensive coach.

**** all these articles with the sixth black coach crap...screw the skin color. shouldn't matter what color it is.color dont matter..amen to that

that the first thing Shannon has to do..i hope they choose the right guy for OC

AirFishOne

12-07-2006, 10:36 PM

great pick up but one question

if he wins a NC will everyone say it was with Coker's players?

i kid i kid :tongue:

HysterikiLL

12-07-2006, 10:37 PM

Maaaan, I totally had the scoop on this...except I posted it in the draft forum :lol:

Good hire though. I wish him the best.

Alex44

12-07-2006, 10:37 PM

great pick up but one question

if he wins a NC will everyone say it was with Coker's players?

i kid i kid :tongue:

We play you guys next year or in 08?

HysterikiLL

12-07-2006, 10:37 PM

great pick up but one question

if he wins a NC will everyone say it was with Coker's players?

i kid i kid :tongue:

coker doesn't have any players :lol:

Alex44

12-07-2006, 10:38 PM

coker doesn't have any players :lol:

:lol: Good one

Coral Reefer

12-07-2006, 10:39 PM

Just not excited by this.

Shannon was just as guilty of not making in game adjustments as the Cane offensive coaches were.
Shannon was part of the absolute mess the program became.

I really felt they needed to go outside and infuse some new blood here to really turn over a new leaf.

Hope it works out well but I can't help feeling this is exactly what Shalalala and the admin. wants. Just pass it off to someone they can get off on the cheaps with and continue to devalue the program.

I had held out hope when they "seemed" to go into this coaching search with aggression but I can't help but feel it was all smoke and mirrors. Everything my booster friends predicted happening has in fact happened.

I hope Shannon does great but I'm just not optimistic.

Cuban Dave 9

12-07-2006, 10:40 PM

We play you guys next year or in 08?
You play us in 08 :wink:

Alex44

12-07-2006, 10:42 PM

Just not excited by this.

Shannon was just as guilty of not making in game adjustments as the Cane offensive coaches were.
Shannon was part of the absolute mess the program became.

I really felt they needed to go outside and infuse some new blood here to really turn over a new leaf.

Hope it works out well but I can't help feeling this is exactly what Shalalala and the admin. wants. Just pass it off to someone they can get off on the cheaps with and continue to devalue the program.

I had held out hope when they "seemed" to go into this coaching search with aggression but I can't help but feel it was all smoke and mirrors. Everything my booster friends predicted happening has in fact happened.

I hope Shannon does great but I'm just not optimistic.

Come on man the defense was 12th ranked in points allowed, and kept us in so many games. They played well enough to go undefeated.

Actually 1 loss. They didnt play well vs Louisville on the second half but other than that they were great most of the year.

I dont see how anyone could have a problem with Shannon

Wombat

12-07-2006, 10:43 PM

Hopefully Dirk Koetter of Arizona st. can be a good Offensive Coordinator and help develop Kyle Wright.

HysterikiLL

12-07-2006, 10:44 PM

Hopefully Dirk Koetter of Arizona st. can be a good Offensive Coordinator and help develop Kyle Wright.

:sidelol: good one

bigchub22

12-07-2006, 10:44 PM

good luck with that looks like my noles will just have to keep our win streak alive against you guys for even longer now haha

Do you think the School will allow it though 305?i think it can happen because Coker is fired...this would be very disappointing if it did happen..we need new blood at OC :nono:

DonShula84

12-08-2006, 01:32 AM

Alex...this CANT happen man!

omfg

http://mb28.scout.com/fmiami20779frm...D=152677.topic

:sidelol: no way it happens, but it'd be funny

djfresh47

12-08-2006, 01:38 AM

Maybe Shannon grows into the job but how can't "The U" get a big time coach? Bernie Kosar throwing his name in the hat was a joke.

Alex44

12-08-2006, 01:39 AM

Alex...this CANT happen man!

omfg

http://mb28.scout.com/fmiami20779frm...D=152677.topic

Yeah that would be F'd up :nono:

HurriPhin

12-08-2006, 01:45 AM

Congrats to Shannon, excellent job. I think he'll be fantastic. Roots in Miami, and recieved many accolades as a player and a coach from the legendary Jimmy Johnson. The U is back baby.

HysterikiLL

12-08-2006, 02:07 AM

Alex...this CANT happen man!

omfg

http://mb28.scout.com/fmiami20779frm...D=152677.topic

it's pretty darn obvious somebody's sleeping with shalala now...

I must excuse myself now to vomit over the thought of coker and shalala getting it on.

Motion

12-08-2006, 09:48 AM

The U is back baby.

horse cart

You honestly expect them to jump right back into National Title contention with this move?

NJFINSFAN1

12-08-2006, 10:46 AM

I think he can be a good coach, I just wonder if he was better off getting away from that mess. I still think the AD and the Pres have that program in such a mess.

DBoston80

12-08-2006, 10:50 AM

The canes need a guidence counseler more than they need a head coach...the talents there but the program lacks discipline in the worst way..

305TillIDie

12-08-2006, 10:58 AM

The canes need a guidence counseler more than they need a head coach...the talents there but the program lacks discipline in the worst way..and thats why Shannon is the best guy for this job..hes tough on his kids..unlike Coker..he plays the players that works hard..unlike Coker

I believe Shannon will get this town and program back jumping again :yes:

I just saw his PC. Seems like an awesome guy and a great guy for the job.

Mike13

12-08-2006, 03:03 PM

That was a good move.

Alex44

12-08-2006, 03:06 PM

horse cart

You honestly expect them to jump right back into National Title contention with this move?

Well to be fair we were in and could have won every single game up untill the end (except Louisville) I dont like a 2 loss season is out of the question.

But honestly Id just like to see improvement

tucker

12-08-2006, 03:59 PM

did they pick him b/c thats all they could afford or did they really want him? so why did they hire a consultant and waste money if all they did was hire from inside?

Cuban Dave 9

12-08-2006, 04:11 PM

Have you signed into CanesHeaven (http://www.canesheaven.com/forums) lately? :wink:
There ya go...propaganda!

icephinfan

12-08-2006, 04:13 PM

:woot: :woot: :woot:

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16189333.htm

Great Move By the U. :yes:

nick1

12-08-2006, 04:37 PM

good signing, he knows how to recuit unlike Coker and thats the main problem lately. we have been losing the recuiting battles

Motion

12-08-2006, 04:38 PM

good signing, he knows how to recuit unlike Coker and thats the main problem lately. we have been losing the recuiting battles

:hmmm: Coker's strength was recruiting, was it not? The in-game coaching was his problem.

Stitches

12-08-2006, 04:39 PM

good signing, he knows how to recuit unlike Coker and thats the main problem lately. we have been losing the recuiting battles

You really think Coker doesn't know how to recruit? :confused:

Alex44

12-08-2006, 04:40 PM

did they pick him b/c thats all they could afford or did they really want him? so why did they hire a consultant and waste money if all they did was hire from inside?

They hired him because he was the best choice.

You hire a consultant to see what your outside choices are. It would be ignorant not to.

Stitches

12-08-2006, 04:41 PM

:hmmm: Coker's strength was recruiting, was it not? The in-game coaching was his problem.

Yea, I wish Brookhart was as bad at recruiting as Coker. Yeesh.

Cuban Dave 9

12-08-2006, 04:41 PM

:hmmm: Coker's strength was recruiting, was it not? The in-game coaching was his problem.
I don't get it either...some Canes fans say one thing, then other say another. They all hate Coker but for different and conflicting reasons

nick1

12-08-2006, 04:50 PM

:hmmm: Coker's strength was recruiting, was it not? The in-game coaching was his problem.
he wasn't that good at recruiting, why do you think guys were leaving Miami for FSU or Florida? trust me Coker was horrible at it, his coaching was the bigger problem though. just look at the numbers, Miami has dropped way down in the recuiting department. we are outside of the top 10 recuiters for the first time in a while

Motion

12-08-2006, 04:52 PM

I don't get it either...some Canes fans say one thing, then other say another. They all hate Coker but for different and conflicting reasons
:yeahthat:

he wasn't that good at recruiting, why do you think guys were leaving Miami for FSU or Florida? trust me Coker was horrible at it, his coaching was the bigger problem though. just look at the numbers, Miami has dropped way down in the recuiting department. we are outside of the top 10 recuiters for the first time in a while

If you say so.

Stitches

12-08-2006, 04:55 PM

he wasn't that good at recruiting, why do you think guys were leaving Miami for FSU or Florida? trust me Coker was horrible at it, his coaching was the bigger problem though. just look at the numbers, Miami has dropped way down in the recuiting department. we are outside of the top 10 recuiters for the first time in a while

Because the program was already overflowing with talent, and florida was making it's way back up towards contention.

I would only be concerned if my team were regularly below the top 25. Just like the NFL draft, not everyone pans out, nor is it fair to expect them all to.

nick1

12-08-2006, 04:55 PM

you don't have to beleive me but it's true, here's another opinion on the subject

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=153369

Coker won his first 24 games with Butch Davis' recruits, but when it came time for the Miami head coach to bring in his own guys, he fell short.

tucker

12-08-2006, 04:57 PM

They hired him because he was the best choice.

You hire a consultant to see what your outside choices are. It would be ignorant not to.you dont hire a consultant and then end up just walking down the hall and telling your def. Cord that he got the job...also it is known that miami is very strapped financially....i'm not sold on him being the best choice...

nick1

12-08-2006, 04:57 PM

Because the program was already overflowing with talent, and florida was making it's way back up towards contention.

I would only be concerned if my team were regularly below the top 25. Just like the NFL draft, not everyone pans out, nor is it fair to expect them all to.
I understand what your saying but more is expected when your the coach of Miami, he didn't do good enough. Butch Davis was a much better recruiter

finswin56

12-08-2006, 05:02 PM

he wasn't that good at recruiting, why do you think guys were leaving Miami for FSU or Florida? trust me Coker was horrible at it, his coaching was the bigger problem though. just look at the numbers, Miami has dropped way down in the recuiting department. we are outside of the top 10 recuiters for the first time in a whileButch Davis disagrees with you.

cnc66

12-08-2006, 05:03 PM

Butch Davis disagrees with you.

butch is being generous to a friend

nick1

12-08-2006, 05:09 PM

some of the top recuits that came here with Coker at head coach just came here because they have always dreamed of playing for Miami, they came because they wanted to play for the U not for Coker

Stitches

12-08-2006, 05:10 PM

some of the top recuits that came here with Coker at head coach just came here because they have always dreamed of playing for Miami, they came because they wanted to play for the U not for Coker

That's good. Most of your devotion should be to the school, not the coach. Coaches change, institutions don't usually.

finswin56

12-08-2006, 05:17 PM

butch is being generous to a friendThat may be, I don't know. Davis did say this as he was leaving, and there is reason to believe the talent level hasn't been sustained since. I don't think he can't recruit though.

nick1

12-08-2006, 05:21 PM

That's good. Most of your devotion should be to the school, not the coach. Coaches change, institutions don't usually.
well Florida is getting so much better at recruting lately because of coach Meyer, yes they do have players who just wanted to play for the school but Meyer is getting better recruits because of him. same with Bobby Bowden, FSU is so worried that after Bowden stops coaching they will lose many recruits. so yes the University drags in players by itself but a coach can also sway just as many recruits. why do you think the #1 QB in the nation went to Notre Dame?

Stitches

12-08-2006, 05:24 PM

well Florida is getting so much better at recruting lately because of coach Meyer, yes they do have players who just wanted to play for the school but Meyer is getting better recruits because of him. same with Bobby Bowden, FSU is so worried that after Bowden stops coaching they will lose many recruits. so yes the University drags in players by itself but a coach can also sway just as many recruits. why do you think the #1 QB in the nation went to Notre Dame?

I'm hoping the education, and opportunity.

And if you are going to say it's because of Weiss' link to the NFL, then Miami should do everything they can to get someone like Norm Chow, or some other NFL coordinator.

Motion

12-08-2006, 05:27 PM

well Florida is getting so much better at recruting lately because of coach Meyer, yes they do have players who just wanted to play for the school but Meyer is getting better recruits because of him. same with Bobby Bowden, FSU is so worried that after Bowden stops coaching they will lose many recruits. so yes the University drags in players by itself but a coach can also sway just as many recruits. why do you think the #1 QB in the nation went to Notre Dame?

To try and salvage the Clausen name? :confused::lol:

phinphan896

12-08-2006, 05:27 PM

im so happy cokers gone and shannons been hired. its funny coker fired all of his assistants except the one that was most likely to and did take his job

DonShula84

12-08-2006, 05:28 PM

To try and salvage the Clausen name? :confused::lol:

3rd times a charm!

finswin56

12-08-2006, 05:33 PM

well Florida is getting so much better at recruting lately because of coach Meyer, yes they do have players who just wanted to play for the school but Meyer is getting better recruits because of him. same with Bobby Bowden, FSU is so worried that after Bowden stops coaching they will lose many recruits. so yes the University drags in players by itself but a coach can also sway just as many recruits. why do you think the #1 QB in the nation went to Notre Dame?Actually, the Zooker had some highly acclaimed recruiting classes. He just couldn't coach.

Stitches

12-08-2006, 05:35 PM

Actually, the Zooker had some highly acclaimed recruiting classes. He just couldn't coach.

I like Zook, as long as he's not coaching my team... kind of like Wanny.

He's doing a pretty good job pulling in recruits at Illinois, especially considering it's Illinois. I would say, especially since he's a poor HC :dunno:

FLOUNDER

12-08-2006, 07:36 PM

After watching Shannons press confrence, he looks like the real deal. Good job miami! He wants to win, and he wants to win not in a few years, he wants to win now! and thats what College teams want, they want that attitude instilled not only in there coaches but in there players

Muck

12-08-2006, 08:14 PM

We'll have to wait and see what kind of head coach he can be.

But I have few doubts about Shannon's ability to recruit and motivate. He's going to clean up in South Florida. And his team's will play fired up ball.

Caps

12-08-2006, 08:30 PM

He certainly did hit the presser out of the park, no question. I wonder where all the talk of him not having a great personality came from, cause it was obviously BS.

Alex44

12-08-2006, 08:35 PM

He certainly did hit the presser out of the park, no question. I wonder where all the talk of him not having a great personality came from, cause it was obviously BS.

:yes:

I loved the hire before the press conference, but he really made me like it even more.

305TillIDie

12-08-2006, 09:04 PM

:yes:

I loved the hire before the press conference, but he really made me like it even more.after watching that presser, im ready to buckle my chin strap and play for this guy :lol:

Kdawg954

12-12-2006, 12:40 AM

Man the guy just presents himself as the perfect type of coach we need here at UM.

He IMO was easily the best choice for this program. Maybe . . and I mean maybe he wouldn't get some of the out of state recruits that a successful head coach like Schiano or Butch Davis would have gotten . . . but NOBODY . . and I mean NOBODY would have came in and had the success recruiting here in South Florida like Shannon will have.

Now we just need to get a solid OFfensive Coordinator and this team will be back on the right track for sure.

Mike13

12-12-2006, 11:43 AM

after watching that presser, im ready to buckle my chin strap and play for this guy :lol:

Open tryouts?:wink:

DeathStar

12-12-2006, 11:56 AM

anyone hear of any possible choices for our offensive coordinator.

since shannon is only getting a million a year, the U has money to spend to get a highly regarded new OC for us.

Motion

12-12-2006, 12:09 PM

Interesting Article..........

Inward might not be forward

By Richard Cirminiello

http://www.finheaven.com/clear.gif
Was promoting Randy Shannon from within the way to go for Miami? (Luis M. Alvarez / Associated Press)

I know I'm supposed to hail Miami's hiring of Randy Shannon as some shrewd move or cosmic shift in the future fortunes of the 'Canes program, because that's what everyone's been telling me to think since the coach was promoted from defensive coordinator a couple of days ago.

That's what I'm supposed to think, but that's just not what's going through my mind right now.

Miami, suffering through a historical low point on and off the field, desperately needed to whack a home run with Larry Coker's successor, but instead hit a bloop single after getting snubbed by a who's who of coaches because of a lack of funds, a lack of interest or both.

Rule No. 1 in tabbing a head coach: Hiring from within is only a good idea if the program is currently hitting a high note. If it's hemorrhaging, you've got to get a fresh start with fresh ideas by looking outside the family. Now, that's not to suggest that Shannon was part of the problem. Au contraire. He's well-liked and a gifted recruiter and defensive coordinator, who's earned his shot to be a head coach, but didn't Miami just go down this same familial road with a guy ... what his name? Larry Coker.

At a time when the program had to make a splash with its next head coach, it gingerly dipped its toe into the shallow end of the water. It got cheap and conservative, landing a coordinator with no head coaching experience and, more importantly, a man who's too familiar with the warts and current players in Coral Gables. What Miami needed was an outsider, a strong disciplinarian with zero allegiance to any current member of the program — an every-job-is-up-for-grabs type character.

When it was announced that Shannon was the guy, 'Canes players openly applauded the decision, mugging it up with the new boss and finding it hard to contain their enthusiasm. Call me old-fashioned, but isn't it a potentially ominous sign when players are that excited about the hiring of a new head coach? Shouldn't there be some trepidation about the new sheriff in town?

Only time will tell if Miami traded up with the promotion of Shannon to head coach. For now, I'll remain very skeptical about the direction of this program, despite all the propaganda that's presently being jammed down my throat.

Should be very interesting to see how well he does and how much support he gets next season.

DeathStar

12-12-2006, 12:21 PM

dear the national media and writers,

keep on hatin. we dont give a **** about what you think.

love,
deathstar.

Stitches

12-12-2006, 12:22 PM

Interesting Article..........

Should be very interesting to see how well he does and how much support he gets next season.

He'll get tons of support, until they get thier 2nd loss.

Oboy

12-12-2006, 12:27 PM

Man the guy just presents himself as the perfect type of coach we need here at UM.

He IMO was easily the best choice for this program. Maybe . . and I mean maybe he wouldn't get some of the out of state recruits that a successful head coach like Schiano or Butch Davis would have gotten . . . but NOBODY . . and I mean NOBODY would have came in and had the success recruiting here in South Florida like Shannon will have.

Now we just need to get a solid OFfensive Coordinator and this team will be back on the right track for sure.
You make it sound like that is so easy to do. LOL. I just don't see that happening. They asked Shannon this morning about the teams offensive woes and what he is going to do to try to fix it... His answer was "I have not even thought about it yet..." Something about focusing on the Nevada game and recruiting. Which I think is good, but seriously, NOT EVEN THOUGHT about it? Seriously? That was the programs' BIGGEST problem and you did not even think about it? :shakeno: Yikes.

Motion

12-12-2006, 12:41 PM

dear the national media and writers,

keep on hatin. we dont give a **** about what you think.

love,
deathstar.

I'm sure thats true, but you have to admit he will be under the microscope and any mistakes he makes will be magnified. Hope he does well, looking forward to that 2008 matchup.

kpcane

12-12-2006, 12:54 PM

I never had the opportunity to give my two cents on the Randy Shannon hiring....

cent 1 - :rawk:

cent 2 - :woot:

kpcane

12-12-2006, 12:57 PM

Motion - that AP article you posted, is just that - an article by a guy who doesn't live in Miami, doesn't know a thing about the U.

Real fans of the U, alumni of the U, students of the U know that not only was Randy Shannon the right man for the job, he was the only man.

guess that was a little dramatic - but I'm real pleased with Shannon being the next coach.

nick1

12-12-2006, 01:03 PM

Interesting Article..........

Should be very interesting to see how well he does and how much support he gets next season.
he was a great hire, he will bring discipline and accountability to the football team. he was the right man no question

Motion

12-12-2006, 01:45 PM

Motion - that AP article you posted, is just that - an article by a guy who doesn't live in Miami, doesn't know a thing about the U.

Real fans of the U, alumni of the U, students of the U know that not only was Randy Shannon the right man for the job, he was the only man.

guess that was a little dramatic - but I'm real pleased with Shannon being the next coach.

I didn't say anything different. I don't know much about Shannon, hence why I said it will be interesting to see how well he does. Trust me I know all about the media bashing coaches. :D

Mike13

12-12-2006, 02:20 PM

I think he was a good hire, But IMO this doesn't seem like UM will be elite in just one year, They'll be much improved though.

kpcane

12-12-2006, 03:48 PM

I didn't say anything different. I don't know much about Shannon, hence why I said it will be interesting to see how well he does. Trust me I know all about the media bashing coaches. :D

I wasn't saying anything about you - just saying I didn't like that article and the guy who wrote it.

You should also know a thing or two about the coaches using the media to get to the national title game too.

Pennington's Rocket Arm

12-12-2006, 03:51 PM

You should also know a thing or two about the coaches using the media to get to the national title game too.
:hmmm: when has that happened?

nick1

12-12-2006, 03:53 PM

yeah I'm sorry but the Gators don't belong in the title, Michigan does

Motion

12-12-2006, 03:53 PM

You should also know a thing or two about the coaches using the media to get to the national title game too.
Nah, no idea what your talking about. I know a little about the media taking Coaches' comments out of context though. :D

yeah I'm sorry but the Gators don't belong in the title, Michigan does

Apparently not.

nick1

12-12-2006, 03:57 PM

Apparently not.
according to the messed up BCS system, but there really needs to be a playoff system. I understand why it's not used but in Div AA they have playoffs, this would eliminate the imposters

Motion

12-12-2006, 03:59 PM

according to the messed up BCS system, but there really needs to be a playoff system. I understand why it's not used but in Div AA they have playoffs, this would eliminate the imposters

Actually according to all the polls, not just the BCS.

I surely hope your not implying that Florida is an "imposter".

nick1

12-12-2006, 04:01 PM

Actually according to all the polls, not just the BCS.

I surely hope your not implying that Florida is an "imposter".
not exactly, I think Florida is in the top 3 or 4 in the nation but not the top 2. I don't think they can hang with the Buckeyes although we will see

Motion

12-12-2006, 04:03 PM

not exactly, I think Florida is in the top 3 or 4 in the nation but not the top 2. I don't think they can hang with the Buckeyes although we will see

Indeed we will.

Pennington's Rocket Arm

12-12-2006, 04:12 PM

it's really a matter of if OSU can hang with UF. ;)

nick1

12-12-2006, 04:15 PM

it's really a matter of if OSU can hang with UF. ;)
:sidelol: thats funny, don't want to start a big agruement but OSU has the best team in the nation

Motion

12-12-2006, 04:22 PM

:sidelol: thats funny, don't want to start a big agruement but OSU has the best team in the nation